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'The Underpants'

Time: 7:30 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays

Dates: Jan. 30 – Feb. 2, Feb. 6 – 8

Place: Huntley Middle School auditorium, 1515 S. Fourth St.

Tickets: Adults $16, seniors $13, NIU students $8

More information:www.niu.edu/theatre

The NIU School of Theatre and Dance presents Steve Martin's zany adaptation of a 1910 farce by Carl Sternheim. In this cheeky satire, the lives of Theobald and Louise Maske are changed when Louise accidentally drops her drawers in the town square during a parade to honor the king. This production is not affiliated with DeKalb School District 428.

Book Sale

Time: Library hours

Dates: Through Jan. 31

Place: DeKalb Public Library lower level

More information: 815-756-9568 ext. 260 or friends@dkpl.org

Graduate String Bass Recital

Time: 8 p.m.

Date: Friday, Jan. 31

Place: Recital Hall, Northern Illinois University Music Building

Castle Challenge

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Date: Friday, Jan. 31

Place: NIU Convocation Center

Tickets: Admission $6, parking $5

More information: www.castlechallenge.com

Chandler Harnish of the Indianapolis Colts, Dolly McCarthy of WGN and Carlyn Bradarich, Miss Iowa USA, will sign autographs from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The DeKalb High School Barbs and Sycamore High School Spartans basketball teams will face off, with the girls varsity game at 6 p.m. and the boys varsity game at 8 p.m. There will also be children's activities, bounce houses, a DJ, a cheer challenge, a 50/50 raffle, and a performance by the NIU Silverettes dance team. Proceeds support the DeKalb and Sycamore athletic booster organizations.

Prepared Childbirth Weekend Express

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Date: Saturday, Feb. 1

Place: Kish Hospital Roberts Conference Center

More information: www.kishprograms.org or 815-748-8962

All of the information of a prepared childbirth class condensed into a single day. Registration required.

Breast-Feeding Success

Time: 9 a.m. – noon

Date: Saturday, Feb. 1

Place: Kish Hospital Roberts Conference Center

More information: 815-748-8962 or www.kishprograms.org

Guidance for moms-to-be on breast-feeding, where to find evidence-based information and support, and how labor decisions can affect breast-feeding. Fathers-to-be are encouraged to attend. Registration required.

Guided Art Critique Workshop

Time: 1 – 4 p.m.

Date: Saturday, Feb. 1

Place: Altgeld Hall Room 315, Northern Illinois University

Bring a work of your art to explore both privately and publicly in this NIU School of Art workshop led by Karen Brown.

This potluck dinner and meeting are open to the public. The history museum will recap 2013 and look ahead to 2014. A ham dinner is provided; guests are asked to bring a dish to pass. Space is limited; RSVP required.

Pajama Story Time

Time: 7 – 7:30 p.m.

Date: Thursdays in January; next, Jan. 30

Place: Sycamore Public Library

Children 3 to 6 are invited to wear pajamas to this bedtime story time.

Blood Drive

Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Date: Saturday, Feb. 1

Place: Sycamore United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Ave.

Free Indeed Ministries Present Apostle Robert Henderson

Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Date: Saturday, Feb. 1

Place: Harvest Time Fellowship, 203 S. Sacramento St.

Henderson is the author of several books, including "The Caused Blessing." His mission is to help people understand how God's kingdom will come to earth.

Preventing Falls

Time: Noon – 1 p.m.

Date: Monday, Feb. 3

Place: KishHealth System Physical Therapy Center

More information: 815-748-8900 or www.kishprograms.org

Many factors can contribute to falls; age does not have to be one of them. Learn about the common causes of falling and how to reduce risk. Free, registration required.

In this two-session class, learn to shop for heart-healthy foods, stock a healthy kitchen, and ways to incorporate more fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods into daily meals. Each class includes recipes and cooking demonstrations. Registration by Jan. 31 is preferred.

Kick-off weigh-in for the library's three-month weight-loss challenge. Mission Slimpossible includes confidential weigh-ins, challenges, a support group, prizes and more.

History Museum Brown Bag Lunch: City Council Minutes

Time: Noon

Date: Thursday, Feb. 6

Place: DeKalb County Community Foundation, 475 DeKalb Ave.

More information: 815-895-5762 or sycamorehistory.org

Sycamore Mayor Ken Mundy will share his research into historical minutes from meetings of the Sycamore City Council from 1858-1900.

DeKalb County Animal Welfare League Wine Tasting and Art Show

Time: 6 – 9 p.m.

Date: Thursday, Feb. 6

Place: Blumen Gardens

Tickets: $30

An evening of fine wine, hors d'oeuvres and original artwork, plus gift baskets and door prizes to raise funds for the DeKalb County Animal Welfare Shelter.

Pay-It-Forward House Stamp Camp

Time: 1 – 3:30 p.m.

Date: Saturday, Feb. 8

Place: Pay-It-Forward House, 719 Somonauk St.

More information: 815-756-8101 or mrsburgin@yahoo.com

Guests will create four paper-craft projects to take home. Beginners welcome. Registration is by donation; proceeds support Pay-It-Forward House. Space is limited and registration is required by Feb. 3.

A Note To Remember

Time: 7 – 11 p.m.

Date: Saturday, Feb. 8

Place: Blumen Gardens

Tickets: $20

More information: 815-751-8388, www.sycamoremusicboosters.com or note2remember@gmail.com

Live music by Jim Kanas and Friends, Jazz in Progress and music ensembles from Sycamore High School, plus an hors d'oeuvres buffet, coffee bar and cash bar. There will also be a raffle and silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Sycamore Music Boosters.